20-Minute Roasted Zucchini
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring roasted zucchini seasoned with garlic and herbs, ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small zucchini (quartered lengthwise)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse your zucchini under cold water to clean them, then cut into quartered spears.
- Combine the zucchini, olive oil, garlic, basil, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the zucchini in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 15–20 minutes, tossing halfway through for even browning.
- Check the doneness after 15 minutes; edges should be crisp and tender inside.
- Serve warm as a side dish or topping for grain bowls.
Notes
Try adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, or top with grated parmesan cheese for a cheesy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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